PEST CONTROL DISCLOSURE AND ALLOCATION ADDENDUM

to that certain Residential Lease Agreement dated [LEASE DATE]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Parties and Property.
   This Pest Control Disclosure and Allocation Addendum (“Addendum”) is incorporated into and forms a part of the Residential Lease Agreement (“Lease”) by and between [LANDLORD LEGAL NAME], (“Landlord”) and [TENANT LEGAL NAME(S)] (individually and collectively, “Tenant”) for the residential dwelling located at [PREMISES ADDRESS], Parish of [PARISH], State of Louisiana (the “Premises”).

2. Purpose and Consideration.
   In consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the Lease and herein, and as a condition of Tenant’s possession of the Premises, the parties agree to the terms governing pest control, disclosure, and cost allocation set forth below.

3. Effective Date; Governing Law.
   This Addendum is effective as of the [EFFECTIVE DATE] (“Effective Date”) and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the residential lessor-lessee provisions of the Louisiana Civil Code and applicable Louisiana landlord-tenant regulations (“State Landlord-Tenant Law”).

II. DEFINITIONS

For ease of reference, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below:

• “Actual Damages” means damages proven in fact and awarded to compensate a party for a verified loss, exclusive of consequential, exemplary, punitive, or speculative damages.
• “Integrated Pest Management (IPM)” means a systematic approach that combines preventive measures, monitoring, sanitation, and the judicious use of pesticides in accordance with manufacturer labeling and applicable law.
• “Licensed Pest Control Professional” means an individual or entity duly licensed under La. R.S. Title 3, Chapter 8 (Louisiana Structural Pest Control Law) to perform pest inspection and treatment services.
• “Pest” means any insect, rodent, arachnid, or other living organism declared a structural pest by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, including but not limited to cockroaches, termites, ants, rodents, fleas, bedbugs, and wood-destroying organisms.
• “Treatment” means any preventive or corrective measure—including inspection, chemical application, baiting, exclusion, or remediation—performed by a Licensed Pest Control Professional to manage, reduce, or eradicate Pests.

[// GUIDANCE: Add additional defined terms only if new capitalized concepts are introduced later in the document.]

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

3.1 Warranty of Delivery & Habitability.
a. Landlord warrants that, on the Commencement Date of the Lease, the Premises shall be delivered in a safe, sanitary, and pest-free condition, subject to normal seasonal outdoor insect activity.
b. Tenant acknowledges receipt of the written pest treatment history attached hereto as Exhibit A.

3.2 Ongoing IPM Program.
a. Landlord shall, at Landlord’s sole cost, implement a commercially reasonable IPM program for the common areas (if any) and the structural envelope of the Premises.
b. Tenant shall cooperate with all reasonable IPM measures (e.g., sanitation, proper refuse storage, and prompt reporting).

3.3 Tenant Obligations.
a. Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition so as to prevent conditions conducive to Pest infestation.
b. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of any suspected Pest activity within forty-eight (48) hours of discovery.
c. Tenant shall not apply over-the-counter pesticides that conflict with or impede the IPM program.

3.4 Landlord Obligations.
a. Upon receipt of Tenant’s written notice under § 3.3(b), Landlord shall, within five (5) business days, engage a Licensed Pest Control Professional to inspect the Premises.
b. Landlord shall provide Tenant with at least twenty-four (24) hours written notice prior to any Treatment and shall furnish copies of inspection or Treatment reports within three (3) business days after receipt.

3.5 Access for Inspection & Treatment.
Tenant shall grant the Licensed Pest Control Professional reasonable access to the Premises during normal business hours, upon advance notice consistent with § 3.4(b). Failure to allow such access constitutes a material breach of this Addendum and the Lease.

3.6 Cost Allocation.
a. Landlord Responsibility. Landlord shall bear all costs of inspection and Treatment unless the Licensed Pest Control Professional determines in writing that:
i. the infestation resulted from Tenant’s willful misconduct, negligence, or violation of § 3.3; or
ii. Tenant’s personal property requires Treatment.
b. Tenant Responsibility. If subsection (a)(i) or (ii) applies, Tenant shall:
i. reimburse Landlord for all Service Costs within ten (10) days of written demand; and
ii. bear the cost of replacing or treating Tenant’s personal property.
c. Disputes regarding cost allocation shall be resolved under § VIII (Dispute Resolution).

3.7 Documentation & Record-Keeping.
Landlord shall retain copies of all pest-related notices, reports, and invoices for three (3) years and make them available to Tenant or any governmental authority upon reasonable request.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

4.1 Mutual Authority. Each party represents that it has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Addendum.
4.2 Landlord Specialized Warranty. Landlord represents that any Treatment shall be performed in compliance with Louisiana Structural Pest Control Law and shall not violate any manufacturer label restrictions.
4.3 Tenant Warranty as to Personal Property. Tenant represents that all personal property introduced to the Premises is free of bedbugs or other Pests.
4.4 Survival. The representations and warranties in §§ 4.2–4.3 shall survive termination or expiration of the Lease for one (1) year.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

5.1 Reciprocal Cooperation. The parties covenant to cooperate with reasonable IPM directives.
5.2 No Self-Help Treatment. Tenant shall not arrange for independent pest services without prior written consent of Landlord, except in bona fide emergencies posing imminent health hazards.
5.3 Waste & Refuse. Tenant shall comply with community waste-management rules to avoid attracting Pests.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

6.1 Events of Default. The following constitute Events of Default under this Addendum:
a. Tenant’s failure to provide access under § 3.5;
b. Tenant’s non-payment of any reimbursable Service Costs when due;
c. Landlord’s failure to initiate Treatment as required under § 3.4(a).
6.2 Notice & Cure. The non-defaulting party shall provide written notice specifying the Event of Default. The defaulting party shall have five (5) business days to cure.
6.3 Remedies.
a. Tenant Remedies. If Landlord fails to cure, Tenant may pursue habitability remedies under Louisiana law, including (i) rent reduction proportionate to uninhabitable space, or (ii) repair-and-deduct limited to the reasonable cost of Treatment.
b. Landlord Remedies. If Tenant fails to cure, Landlord may (i) perform or cause to be performed the required actions at Tenant’s expense; (ii) charge such amounts as Additional Rent; and (iii) pursue eviction in the appropriate State Housing Court.
6.4 Attorneys’ Fees. The prevailing party in any enforcement action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

7.1 Indemnification.
a. Tenant Indemnity. Tenant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Landlord and its agents from and against Actual Damages arising out of Tenant’s breach of obligations under § 3.3 or § 5.2, subject to § 7.2 (Liability Cap).
b. Landlord Indemnity. Landlord shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tenant from Actual Damages directly arising from Landlord’s gross negligence or willful misconduct in performing Treatment.
7.2 Limitation of Liability. Except for (i) personal injury or death caused by negligence, or (ii) fraud, each party’s aggregate liability arising from this Addendum shall be limited to Actual Damages and shall not exceed [DOLLAR AMOUNT OR “total Rent payable under the Lease”].
7.3 Insurance. Tenant is encouraged, but not required, to obtain renter’s insurance covering personal property damage due to Pest infestation. Landlord shall carry property insurance customary for comparable residential properties in the Parish.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1 Governing Law. This Addendum shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana (“State Landlord-Tenant Law”).
8.2 Forum Selection. Any action arising under this Addendum shall be filed exclusively in the [PARISH] Parish Housing Court having subject-matter jurisdiction.
8.3 Arbitration Excluded. The parties expressly waive any contractual obligation to arbitrate disputes under this Addendum.
8.4 Jury Trial. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of either party’s constitutional right to a jury trial.
8.5 Injunctive Relief. Either party may seek injunctive relief to enforce habitability obligations without posting bond, to the extent permitted by Louisiana law.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Amendment & Waiver. No amendment to this Addendum shall be effective unless in a writing signed by both parties. No waiver shall be implied from conduct; any waiver must be explicit and in writing.
9.2 Assignment. Tenant may not assign rights or delegate duties under this Addendum without Landlord’s written consent.
9.3 Successors & Assigns. This Addendum shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
9.4 Severability. If any provision of this Addendum is held unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force, and the invalid provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable.
9.5 Integration. This Addendum and the Lease constitute the entire agreement of the parties regarding pest control matters and supersede all prior oral or written discussions.
9.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Addendum may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Signature and delivery by electronic means (e.g., PDF or DocuSign) shall be legally effective.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Pest Control Disclosure and Allocation Addendum as of the Effective Date.

EXHIBIT A – PEST TREATMENT HISTORY
(Attach inspection/Service reports for the past 12 months or “NONE.”)

[// GUIDANCE: Louisiana does not mandate notarization for residential leases; however, notarization or two (2) witnesses improves evidentiary standing. Verify parish-specific formalities.]